President Elect - Aimee Hospodarsky

Aimee Hospodarsky - President Elect

Hello and welcome!!

My
name is Aimee Hospodarsky, and I am honored to serve on the ISCA board
as the President Elect. I received my undergraduate degrees
in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from the University of
Northern Iowa, and my MSE in Elementary School Counseling from Drake
University. I am currently an elementary school counselor in
Monticello, Iowa, though I have also worked as a middle school counselor
and have taught kindergarten, third, and sixth grades. I have had the
unique experience of working with a variety of ages in both urban and
rural settings. Each experience has uniquely prepared me for my work
today.

Elementary counseling is especially near and dear to my heart, and a special bonus is that I am taller than most of my students (this was not the case when I worked at middle school).

My
hope is that ISCA can supply tools for your counseling toolbox in many
ways: resources for your program, ideas for advocacy, curriculum ideas,
access to professional development opportunities, and networking with
others who do what you do, to name a few.

And,
if you’re one of those people who are considering getting your feet wet
by being involved in ISCA, I would encourage you to jump in!! The
experience of being involved in ISCA, whether in an elected position or
by being involved in a committee, is a rewarding experience, both
personally and professionally.

When
I am away from my job, I enjoy music, reading, and spending time with
my family, which includes my husband, two sons, and dog Champ (who also
works as a therapy dog).

If there is anything I can help you with as a school counselor, please feel free to contact me!